Obituary: Leon Roy Wright, Sr., 86

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Mar 18, 2013 at 10:03 AMMar 19, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Leon Roy Wright, Sr., 86, of Nebraska City died March 17, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. Leon was born on Sept. 10, 1926, in Percival, Iowa, to John and Lillian (Lockett) Wright. On Feb. 17, 1945, Leon and Zola Rader were married.

Leon Roy Wright, Sr., 86, of Nebraska City died March 17, 2013, at his home with his family by his side. Leon was born on Sept. 10, 1926, in Percival, Iowa, to John and Lillian (Lockett) Wright. On Feb. 17, 1945, Leon and Zola Rader were married.

They made their home in Nebraska City where Leon worked for Lipton-Morton House for over 44 years. After his retirement he worked at Arbor Lodge as a grounds worker for many years. Leon enjoyed going fishing with his grandchildren, family and friends; taking care of his livestock on the family farm and just tinckering, or as his mother would say, pitzing around in the garage. Leon was preceded by his 5-year-old brother John Jr.

Viewing will be Friday, March 22, from 1-8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m until service time at 11 a.m. at Peterson Mortuary.Burial will follow at the Wyuka Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family's choice.

Messages of condolence may be emailed to petersonmortuary@hotmail .com.